This Morning viewers fume over 'horrible' ugly dog segment as Dermot O'Leary left 'uncomfortable'

This Morning viewers were left fuming during the latest episode as they branded the show "horrible".

and Dermot O'Leary were back presenting the daytime programme on Tuesday, where they introduced a segment on the search for Britain's Ugliest Dog. The national competition is now down to its final four pups, with one soon to be crowned the ugliest in the UK.

Introducing the piece, Demot gave a disclaimer and said: "This isn't our title, I'm a bit uncomfortable with this. Britain's ugliest dog."

Keeping it light-hearted, Cat replied: "Oh, I love an ugly dog and we are about to meet four of this year's finalists, but only one worthy winner will clinch the coveted crown." The pair then went on to announce the contestants as the dogs took part in a catwalk alongside their owners.

But with Dermot admitting to feeling "uncomfortable" with the title, fans at home were rather displeased too. Heading over to X in their droves, annoyed viewers shared their grievances.

One upset fan wrote: "This is a horrible segment! Those poor !"

Another also echoed: "Those dogs are lovely & not ugly - what a strange segment." A third agreed and questioned: "You wouldn't have an ugliest person competition, why's it ok with dogs?"

Another upset fan wrote: "These little dogs aren't ugly." While another agreed and said: "This is s**t they are lovely."

Last year, dog Peggy, who is believed to be a Pug and Chinese Crested cross - or Pugese- was crowned Britain's Ugliest Dog. Peggy's owner Holly Middleton from Leven, near Hornsea, in East Yorkshire, said her family and friends told her that Peggy would have a good chance at winning.

Holly said: "We tend to forget Peggy isn't your standard looking dog and we are very aware some people would refer to Peggy as ugly. It's always in a humorous way and we don't take offence, and neither does she.

"Even though some people find Peggy's unusual appearance strange, and in rare cases off-putting, and despite Peggy winning the ugliest dog in the UK title, we think she is beautiful both inside and out, and wouldn't change her for the ."

This Morning airs weekdays from 10am on ITV1.